Beliefnet’s editors want you to name the people you found inspiring this year: courageous people in the news, or someone you may personally know. You may nominate more than one individual.

What to do: Send in your nominees. Include a brief description (200 words or less) as to why this person is inspiring to you. Include specific examples of what he or she has done this year that was inspiring. Attach photos where available for use in a photo gallery Beliefnet will be assembling.